Alleviate (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Make easier; "you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Ease
• Facilitate

Hypernyms

• Help
• Assist

Meaning ²

Provide physical relief, as from pain; "This pill will relieve your headaches".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Synonyms

• Palliate
• Assuage
• Relieve

Hypernyms

• Meliorate
• Amend
• Better
• Ameliorate

Hyponyms

• Comfort
• Soothe

Related Words

• Alleviative (adjective)
• Alleviation (noun)
• Alleviator (noun)
• Alleviatory (adjective)
• Alleviant (noun)